Blanche Cook on Freedom of Information
"It’s really a question of censorship and political rights on every single level." More
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Comey confirms that FBI is investigating possible ties between Trump campaign and Russia, Trump tweets in attempt to discredit Comey's testimony, and more. More
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Trump blames the media for healthcare troubles, Spicer tells the press to take the president seriously, but not too seriously, and more. More
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Trump unveils new travel ban on six Muslim majority countries, Facebook adds option for warning labels on fake news articles, and more. More
Sin and Censorship in Russia
The upcoming Russian film Matilda has attracted the ire of Orthodox activists who are calling for the film to be banned for portraying a saint as a sinner. More
China: Suspension of Feminist Social Media Another Example of “Zero Tolerance”
NEW YORK—The suspension of a feminist group’s social media accounts underscores China’s “zero tolerance” policy for free speech and human rights, said PEN America in a statement today. On February… More
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Trump continues to take questions only from friendly outlets, Ahmed Naji speaks on his imprisonment, movie studio creates fake news, and more. More
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Three journalists who were arrested during inauguration protests have their charges dropped, Pakistan blocks popular satire website, and more. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
The Trump Administration imposes a gag rule on all communications from multiple federal agencies, while in turn multiple news organizations offer secure drop sites for government workers and others… More
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President Obama gives a nod to the role of the press in keeping the government honest at his final presser. Meanwhile, Trump's DC hotel denies entrance to journalists; no… More